Posts Tagged ‘swimming pool maintenance’

How A Salt Water Pool Can Save You Money And Provide A Safer Environment For Your Family

Friday, February 4th, 2011

An every increasing number of people are finding that salt water pool systems are a healthier alternative because the proven technology has been around for a long time and the storage, handling and use of chlorine is unnecessary.

By way of the circulation system, these pools use chlorine generators to filter non-iodized salt (sodium chloride) by naturally electrifying the salt which produces a natural form of chlorine. This will eliminate algae and bacteria from the water, just as using chlorine would do. These chlorine generators can be used with virtually any water supply and only if you live in an area with high amounts of certain minerals in your water will it be necessary to add additional pool chemicals.

Unlike the ocean, the concentration of salt in these pools is very low. Water from the ocean is ten times saltier than salt pool water. The pool will contain 3,500 parts per million and the ocean contains 35,000 parts per million. You will not be able to feel, taste or smell salt in your salt water pool.

Salt water pools provide an improved experience because the water is softer, cleaner, no skin irritation, no itchy eyes or hair discoloration caused by a traditional chlorine pool.

Be sure to investigate whether the equipment you purchase for your pool is designed for longevity of life for these alternate systems. The money, time and effort saved on the absence of chlorine saves money in and of itself. The cost of the systems vary anywhere from $2,000-$5,000. However, if you have an existing pool and wish to switch from chlorine to salt water, do research, and talk with equipment professionals who know what works best with your pool.

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Aspects To Consider When Choosing Pool Pumps For Home Pools

Sunday, November 28th, 2010

For proper swimming conditions in a swimming pool, there should be clean water that is free from debris. Pool pumps pump water to all corners of the pool ensuring that water reaches every pool corner therefore keeping the water clean as debris will be removed as water circulates back and forth. The pump selected should have the power to circulate the water to all pool corners. Depending on pool size, there is a corresponding pump that will facilitate proper water circulation. Depending also on pool size, there are pump installation guidelines that should be followed. In a pool pump company, there are differently sized pumps sold. Different companies have different customer policies. The company chosen should be the one which has a fair customer policy. Pumps with the exact desired features should be purchased to avoid problems later.

Depending on the length and width of a pool, a fitting pump should be bought. Pools with long lengths and widths need strong pumps. Strong pumps make it easy for water to circulate in far to reach places of the pool. A contractor will measure the size of a pool and give to the homeowner a rough estimate of pump prices.

The size of the purchased pump will determine the storage space it will occupy. The home owner should determine before hand where the pump will be stored. The pump for the outdoor pool will definitely be stored outside while that for the indoor pool will be stored inside. Storage of large pumps indoors will be a challenge therefore the pumps ideal for indoor pools are the small ones. Homeowners with big yards may comfortably purchase big pumps.

Different pumps have different installation requirements. Complicated pumps will be difficult to install therefore the contractor will charge much for installing them. The contractor should be called before purchasing any pump to evaluate how much it will cost to install a suitable pump for the pool. Irrespective of the installation cost and the installation requirements of a particular pool, a competent contractor with sufficient experience in pump installation should be contracted.

Quotes from different pump companies should be obtained during the shopping process. The terms of purchase of the different companies should also be obtained. Suitable companies are those whose terms of purchase include a warranty clause and a clause stipulating that the purchaser will get unlimited customer support. When the pump breaks down during the warranty period, its repair will be free.

The features needed in a pump to make it ideal to the swimming pool condition of the homeowner should be present in the pump the homeowner finally chooses. The horse power and stated head flow in the specifications of the pump should be suitable to the pool conditions of the home owner. Indoor and outdoor residential pools need pumps with small horse powers. Pumps with small horse powers will pump water quite easily to all the corners of a fairly sized pool using minimum energy.

Pumps are categorized by manufactures either as low head flow pumps, medium head flow pumps or high head flow pumps. All above the ground pools and some in ground pools will require pumps with low head flows. In ground pools with average capacities will require pumps with medium head flow while all spas and some in ground pools will require high head flow pumps.

The most vital factors to take into account when buying a pump are swimming pool size, installation requirements, features intact in the pump and the purchase policy of the pump. The head flow and the horse power are the two features of a pump that should be closely examined. Pool pumps with small or average horse powers are ideal for all residential pools.

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Factors To Focus On When Purchasing A Pool Heater

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

Vital issues to be given appropriate focus during purchase of a pool heater are the installation cost, budget, product performance and quality and operating cost. The purchase of any type of heater is a costly decision and a long term decision and should not be done in a hurried manner. Sufficient time should be allocated to studying all the necessary variables.

The home owner’s budget is the first variable that should be studied. All kinds of heaters are expensive but some heaters are cheaper than others. Electric and gas heaters are generally cheaper than solar heaters.

The homeowner should always have at the back of his mind the fact that purchasing any kind of a heater is a decision which will cost him much. The price usually paid for a heater is normally high. Every expensively priced item should have a warranty that covers a fairly long period of time. For heaters, warranties that cover at least five years will be considered fair.

The installation cost should also be focused on when buying heaters. The installation cost will depend on the structure of one’s pool and the type of heater purchased. Heaters which have very detailed specifications will be hard to install therefore the contractor will charge high installation costs. Because of the high initial costs of heaters it is important that their installation be done by highly competent contractors. Competent contractors are those who have a vast experience in heater installation and have a valid state contractor’s license. Before hiring any contractor, one should take time to study the contractors previous work experiences and to read the customer references for the contractor.

Product performance and quality is a major matter of consideration when purchasing heaters. A heater is supposed to perform exactly according to its specifications indicated in its manual. In case the heaters manual does not have sufficient information the consumer should visit the manufacturers website.

Questions about a particular brand should be addressed to the support staff of brand manufacturing company. The support staff in a manufacturing company will be able to answer all questions regarding the brand’s performance. The performance of a particular heater brand can be judged by its thermal performance rating. Heaters with high ratings of thermal performance like solar heaters are energy efficient.

The maintenance costs a heater model will cost a person should be evaluated. Heaters with many energy efficient features will have low maintenance cost compared to heaters with less energy efficient features. Solar heaters have many energy efficient features therefore they have low maintenance costs. A person will pay less for utility bills when using heaters which depend on the sun as their source of energy.

The purchase price of heaters is normally exorbitant. To ensure money is not lost by purchasing an inefficient heater, the performance and quality of different heaters should be studied before a decision is made on the type of heater to purchase. The heater purchased should be the pool heater which is affordable to one’s budget.

Can you imagine how warm water in your pool is going to feel? Along with them pool pumps, you should also look into a pool heater. We know you is going to love it and we have it right now.

Swimming Pool Covers – The Only Winter Time Maintenance You Need

Friday, June 18th, 2010

When it is cold outside, pool owners have to use swimming pool covers in order to keep debris from falling in to the pool. These covers also keep leaves and other debris from falling into the water in the months that you cannot use the pool as well

There are different types of swimming pool covers for pools that are below the ground or on top of the ground. You know which type of pool this is, because it is fairly obvious. Pools are under the ground or built in, while ones are above the ground are set up. One that is an in ground pool is permanently installed, while those that are not to be taken down at any time.

If you have an above ground pool, there are two options for covering it. You can leave the pool up and put a cover on it or you can simply take it down, depending on what kind of pool it is.

Any in ground pools should have swimming pool covers for the winter. In ground pools tend to be larger than those that are above ground, and you have to keep up with their maintenance for years. It is as much easier to put a cover on them to forget about them for the winter.

Using a pool cover can keep you from having to clean up the bottom of the pool before using it again. This is especially true if you keep water in the pool during the winter months, which can get extremely dirty especially if uncovered.

At nearly any pool supply retailer, you can find a swimming pool cover that will fit your pool. They are a popular and much used product, meaning that the price will be reasonable; expect to only have to pay between $15 and $30 for your cover.

When you have a swimming pool, swimming swimming pool covers are a necessity to have.